Essays

On "Livin' That Life"

Charli XCX & the "Von Dutch" Music Video

Oct 11, 2024 •

The Foibles of Francis Ford Coppola’s Failed Fable and Philosophical Fiction (feat. Ayn Rand)

More Thoughts on Megalopolis

Oct 2, 2024 •

Willy Wonka & Wonderland

Capitalism, Candy, and Scrumdiddlyumptious Nonsense.

Sep 16, 2024 •

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Ode to the Xenomorph.

Aug 18, 2024 •

Veep: A Show Fit for This Political Moment

Kamala Harris isn't like Selina Meyer, Biden is.

Jul 14, 2024 •

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Are movies too long?

Jan 7, 2024 •

Movies Have Become a Madhouse

Dispatches from Theater 666 & Six Pro Tips to Avoid Being a Degenerate.

Sep 17, 2023 •

The Cinema is Sacred

Don't text. Don't talk. Don't be a fucking degenerate.

Aug 20, 2023 •

A.I. Will Not Be Properly Regulated

As A.I. threatens the livelihood of writers and actors, let's not kid ourselves.

Jul 30, 2023 •

The Monster in the Closet

Boogeymen & Babadooks

Jun 25, 2023

People Really Don't Like Movies

Rx: Try watching Waves (2019).

Apr 30, 2023 •

"Old Hollywood" and Offended Sensibilities - Part II

Andrew Dominik's Blonde (2022).

Apr 16, 2023 •

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